The duty to notify the owner or their representative, belongs to all contractors and sub-contractors on a project.
Duty to Notify
When a party observes a deficiency on a project and fails to make a notification, they become partially responsible for that mistake.
If a stucco plasterer observes inadequate flashing around a door, they have a responsibility to report it.
If a tile contractor realizes that the waterproof membrane in a shower is insufficient, they have a responsibility to notify the owner.
If a painter sees that the drywall in a bathroom is not the proper waterproof variety, they have a duty to make a notification.
If a trade covers up the inferior work of a previous trade without making notice, then they become responsible for the errors as well.
Bottom Line
When a tradesman observes errors in the preceding stages of construction, they have a duty to notify the of the deficiencies. Most of the time this is the contractor who hired them.
If the General Contractor then fails to take corrective action, then they share the joint responsibility for correcting the mistakes.
Paolo Benedetti, SWD Aquatic Artist, Watershape Consultant, Expert Witness, International Construction Management
Contact the author at: info@aquatictechnology.com or 408-776-8220 "Creating water as art."™
Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa© ©www.aquatictechnology.com All rights reserved.
Duty to Notify
When a party observes a deficiency on a project and fails to make a notification, they become partially responsible for that mistake.
If a stucco plasterer observes inadequate flashing around a door, they have a responsibility to report it.
If a tile contractor realizes that the waterproof membrane in a shower is insufficient, they have a responsibility to notify the owner.
If a painter sees that the drywall in a bathroom is not the proper waterproof variety, they have a duty to make a notification.
If a trade covers up the inferior work of a previous trade without making notice, then they become responsible for the errors as well.
Bottom Line
When a tradesman observes errors in the preceding stages of construction, they have a duty to notify the of the deficiencies. Most of the time this is the contractor who hired them.
If the General Contractor then fails to take corrective action, then they share the joint responsibility for correcting the mistakes.
Paolo Benedetti, SWD Aquatic Artist, Watershape Consultant, Expert Witness, International Construction Management
Contact the author at: info@aquatictechnology.com or 408-776-8220 "Creating water as art."™
Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa© ©www.aquatictechnology.com All rights reserved.
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